Learning Target: I learned what bubbl.us was and how it is used as another tool to help create mind maps.
Bubbl.us:
This is a web 2.0 tool that enables users to create mind mapping and brainstorming diagrams online. To start, the main topic/ concept is entered in to the parent bubble Then ideas and thoughts are recorded in colorful text bubbles, that are linked to the parent bubble. Users continue to add text bubbles which are color coded according to hierarchy.
The site is simple and easy to use and would be a great addition to your list of teaching resources. The application is flash-based so the latest Flash viewer needs to be installed.
Some benefits to using Bubbl.us in the classroom are:
-easy to use
-doesn't require an account unless you want to save work
-helps to organize thoughts and explore relationships
-aids in generating ideas
-encourages risk taking
-encourages group discussions
-incorporated multiple intelligences
This application can be used as both a pre- and post-topic assessment tool. Students can preview a specified topic by creating a mind map to show what they know at the beginning of a lesson. Following a lesson or teaching unit students can review the material by creating a mind map showing what they have learned.
Possible ways to use in the classroom:
This would be a great tool to use for students to create a mind map on the smart board as a class to generate what they think a story will be about or what happens in a story for elementary students. For older elementary, middle and high school students this would be a great tool to have students use to create mind maps for stories, or ideas for writing a paper,etc. The teacher could even assess them on how well they did their mind map to help get them set up for the next step.
Ways to use with diverse learners:
This would be a great tool to use for students who struggle with coming up with ideas to write about as it would help them generate a cool way to show their ideas.
This tool would also help students who are visual learners and need to see what their ideas or thoughts are before they start writing about them.
Sample:
Bubbl.us:
This is a web 2.0 tool that enables users to create mind mapping and brainstorming diagrams online. To start, the main topic/ concept is entered in to the parent bubble Then ideas and thoughts are recorded in colorful text bubbles, that are linked to the parent bubble. Users continue to add text bubbles which are color coded according to hierarchy.
The site is simple and easy to use and would be a great addition to your list of teaching resources. The application is flash-based so the latest Flash viewer needs to be installed.
Some benefits to using Bubbl.us in the classroom are:
-easy to use
-doesn't require an account unless you want to save work
-helps to organize thoughts and explore relationships
-aids in generating ideas
-encourages risk taking
-encourages group discussions
-incorporated multiple intelligences
This application can be used as both a pre- and post-topic assessment tool. Students can preview a specified topic by creating a mind map to show what they know at the beginning of a lesson. Following a lesson or teaching unit students can review the material by creating a mind map showing what they have learned.
Possible ways to use in the classroom:
This would be a great tool to use for students to create a mind map on the smart board as a class to generate what they think a story will be about or what happens in a story for elementary students. For older elementary, middle and high school students this would be a great tool to have students use to create mind maps for stories, or ideas for writing a paper,etc. The teacher could even assess them on how well they did their mind map to help get them set up for the next step.
Ways to use with diverse learners:
This would be a great tool to use for students who struggle with coming up with ideas to write about as it would help them generate a cool way to show their ideas.
This tool would also help students who are visual learners and need to see what their ideas or thoughts are before they start writing about them.
Sample:
bubbl.us Screenshot